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The previous Hirz and Delta Fire Closure Orders have been replaced with Order 14-18-20 which closes the Slate Creek area. Please see the text of the order and map.
Area(s):
Lower McCloud River (below McCloud Dam), McCloud Reservoir
Date(s): Nov 28, 2018
The Shasta-Trinity NF has closed a two mile segment of the Hawkins Creek Road (Forest Road 38N11) for public safety due to the deteriorating road condition. The road will be closed from just below McCloud Dam (Mile Post 8.6) to the Tunnel Crossing Site (Mile 10.6) (see map). This segment of roadway is closed to all motorized traffic until further notice.
This portion of the road has been damaged by winter storm-related events and subsequent spillway releases and recent inspection of the damaged sites indicate further deterioration is possible during winter storm events when heavy rain may cause reservoir spill and/or soil saturation. We are working with PG&E, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) & the Federal Highways Administration to repair or reconstruct this road segment. Order & map: https://go.usa.gov/xPF2K. For more info, please contact Shasta-McCloud Management Unit at (530) 926-9643
Conditions are changing daily in the higher elevations of the forest, including the Mount Shasta and Trinity Alps Wilderness areas. We urge hikers and other backcountry users to be prepared.
Carry a topographic map, compass, and GPS and know how to use them.
Pack gear and wear boots and clothing appropriate for a variety of conditions.
Let someone know your plans and your back up plans!
Always have a backup plan in case of unexpected hazards, such as changes in weather, snow-covered trails that are hard to find, a creek that is running too high to cross safely, or a bridge being damaged.
And as always, call the nearest Ranger Station before you go. Stations are generally not open on weekends, so be sure to call during the week.
Forest Order 14-18-08 is in effect which prohibits building & maintaining campfires within the Canyon Creek & Stuart Fork Watershed Prohibition Area or Alpine Lake Watershed Prohibition Area, as shown.
In fragile alpine environments campfires can cause lasting impacts to the environment and deplete wood supplies. In these alpine environments plants and animals need what few nutrients exist, and burning dead wood takes these nutrients out of the fragile ecosystem.
Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit may use a portable stove or lantern using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel.
For more info, please call the Weaverville Ranger District at (530) 623-2121.
The footbridge that crosses the South Fork Trinity River Trail accessed from Scott Flat Campground is damaged and closed at this time. Please see the map and description below of the alternate route: If going west on Highway 36, Forest Glen campground will be on the right (north side) of the highway. You will pass over the South Fork Trinity bridge and immediately after on the left is the 1S26 Road. Drive 1.5 miles up the 1S26 Road and the trailhead will be on the left. It is marked with a sign leaning against a tree. Turn around and park back down the road a little in the wide areas on the road. Walk back up to the trail head, pass around the gate, and you will be on the trail. The Scott Flat footbridge is about 0.5 miles from this point. The trail continues on for about 18 miles with the other end of the trailhead off of the 29N30 Road at the Double Cabins Site. Do NOT block access to the gate with your car.
Area(s):
Antlers Public Boat Ramp, Centimudi Public Boat Ramp, Fairview Public Boat Ramp, Stuart Fork Public Boat Ramp
Date(s): Feb 24, 2017
Please be aware that on both Shasta & Trinity Lakes there may be a large amount of floating woody debris. This is a normal annual occurrence that is most noticeable in the spring as lakes rise. The location of woody debris is subject to prevailing winds & may be submerged or just under the surface of the water. Floating woody debris can also block boat ramps. Boat operators are advised to keep a sharp lookout & proceed with caution when operating on lakes.
A boom is staged on the shore of Shasta Lake near the Charlie Creek Railroad Trestle near Lakeshore to capture potential debris in Shasta Lake resultant of the Delta & Hirz Fires to mitigate boating safety issues during the recreation season. A similar boom will be placed near Dekkas Rock. Crews do not intend to leave the booms up for an extended length of time, however length of deployment will depend on storm activity and lake levels. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Area(s):
Shasta Lake Area, Trinity Unit - National Recreation Area
Date(s): Jul 8, 2016
Whiskeytown, Shasta and Trinity Lakes National Recreation Area Boater Alert
Quagga and zebra mussels are a threat to our area and are now close by! The Colorado River system and many lakes in southern California have recently become infested. Since invading the U.S. in 1989, Quagga and Zebra mussels have become a 5 billion dollar maintenance and damage problem east of the Rockies.
They have altered fish and aquatic ecosystems, have caused extensive damage to boats, marinas, and water intake facilities, and will undoubtedly hurt us locally if they become established here.
CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY your boat
We don’t have them now, we don’t ever want to have them, and we should all do everything we can to prevent them from coming here!
Federal agencies operate under the U.S. Code and the Code of Federal Regulations. These laws help form our policies on how we manage national forests and grasslands. The Forest Supervisor may issue special orders that will close or restrict the use of certain areas and activities if the need arises. Such orders will be posted so that visitors to the National Forest can reasonably be expected to be familiar with them.
Please be aware of these alerts and notices because many unexpected situations can present difficult challenges for forest visitors.
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